General • December 1, 2023
As part of the PTPA’s global partnership with TUMI, the players association and the international travel & lifestyle brand have teamed up to award one men’s player and one women’s player a Most Traveled Player Award at the end…
General • November 5, 2023
The PTPA has launched a social media report request portal to allow professional tennis players and their teams to request personalized reports on players’: By arming players with more in-depth […]
General • October 31, 2023
Frances and Franklin Tiafoe sat down with the PTPA over the summer to talk life on tour, breaking into the top 10 rankings, lessons learned from the NBA, growing the game, and much more. Watch the full conversation below…
General • October 20, 2023
The PTPA caught up with Noah Rubin to hear more about his journey as a professional tennis player including the highs and lows of his career, founding Behind the Racquet, switching to pro pickleball, why tennis players need a…
General • Thought Leadership • October 13, 2023
The PTPA has released its first white paper on the benefits of an independent players association. The white paper, available for download below, includes analyses on…
General • October 7, 2023
While the PTPA is a young organization, players associations have existed in many other major sports for decades, advocating for players’ rights and fundamentally improving the professional athlete experience. To better…
General • In The News • Leadership Team • Winners Alliance • September 25, 2023
While it has been roughly three years since Novak Djokovic and Vasek Pospisil started the Professional Tennis Players Association as an independent player advocacy group, the past 12 months have seen…
General • In The News • September 25, 2023
Before play got underway at the spectator-less, pandemic-restricted 2020 US Open, No. 1-ranked Novak Djokovic and fellow ATP player Vasek Pospisil announced the creation of the Professional Tennis Players Association (PTPA)…
General • In The News • September 25, 2023
During the US Open in New York, Vox video sat down with professional tennis players and the head of the Professional Tennis Players Association to explain the pay problem in the top-five global sport…
General • September 25, 2023
The PTPA caught up with Executive Committee member Hubert “Hubi ”Hurkacz ahead of the US Open to talk about his 2023 season, his experience with the PTPA since joining the inaugural Executive Committee in January, his…
General • September 18, 2023
The PTPA announced the new addition of Marcos Baghdatis to its team in August. As a PTPA Ambassador, Marcos helps enhance player engagement through education, player servicing, and liaising with stakeholders across the…
General • September 11, 2023
The PTPA has launched a player grievances form to provide more professional tennis players the opportunity to easily request the PTPA’s assistance and guidance with issues they encounter on tour. These requests may include, but are…
General • In The News • Leadership Team • September 11, 2023
After years of offering larger prize money increases to early round losers, the U.S. Open is putting more money toward the brightest stars this year
General • In The News • Leadership Team • September 11, 2023
After Novak Djokovic met with a large group of reporters on media day at the U.S. Open on Aug. 25, he walked to a nearby conference room…
General • September 7, 2023
Executive Committee member Novak Djokovic and Executive Director Ahmad Nassar recently sat down to discuss betting and data in tennis and how it impacts players…
General • Winners Alliance • September 6, 2023
Washington, D.C., September 6, 2023 – The Professional Tennis Players Association (“PTPA”), global advocates for professional tennis players, today announced the designation of international travel and lifestyle brand TUMI as…
General • September 1, 2023
Ahead of the 2023 US Open, the PTPA team gathered in New York to host a variety of events for players and the broader tennis ecosystem as the organization continues to build the PTPA community and provide opportunities to…
General • August 31, 2023
Go behind the scenes at the PTPA’s New York City events ahead of the 2023 US Open.
General • August 22, 2023
One year ago, just prior to the 2022 US Open, the PTPA announced a major leadership change and the founding of its for-profit affiliate, Winners Alliance. Since then, the PTPA team has been hard at work building the organization…
General • Leadership Team • August 18, 2023
Washington, D.C., August 21, 2023 – The Professional Tennis Players Association (“PTPA”), global advocates for professional tennis players, proudly announces the addition of three esteemed tennis figures to its team. Joining the…
General • August 10, 2023
Ecuador legend and former No. 6 men’s player Nico Lapentti joined the PTPA as an ambassador in July and since then has played a crucial role in educating players on the PTPA, servicing players and liaising between…
General • August 10, 2023
As part of the PTPA’s new strategic partnership with digital intelligence platform Zoomph, the organizations will be releasing a series of reports analyzing the valuations of players’ social media presence…
General • July 20, 2023
The fifth tenet of the PTPA Principles emphasizes how the Association is committed to “advocating for, and contributing to, the best vision and structure of tennis globally.” The PTPA is devoted to helping men’s and women’s…
General • Leadership Team • July 18, 2023
Washington D.C., July, 18, 2023 – The Professional Tennis Players Association (“PTPA”), global advocates for professional tennis players, is pleased to announce the addition of Anastasia Skavronskaia to its team…
General • Leadership Team • Winners Alliance • July 13, 2023
Washington D.C., July, 13, 2023 – Winners Alliance, the for-profit affiliate of the Professional Tennis Players Association (PTPA), is pleased to announce the appointment of Eric Winston as its President. With his background as the former…
General • July 11, 2023
The PTPA wrapped June and kicked off July in London, England, where the organization hosted and met with players and other stakeholders ahead of the most coveted tournament of the year: Wimbledon Championships…
General • Leadership Team • July 10, 2023
Washington, D.C., July 10, 2023 – The Professional Tennis Players Association (“PTPA”), global advocate for professional tennis players, is delighted to announce the addition of Nicolas “Nico” Lapentti to its team. As the first PTPA…
General • June 30, 2023
With a joint commitment to expanding opportunities for professional women’s and men’s tennis players on and off the court, the Professional Tennis Players Association (PTPA) and Universal Tennis announce a strategic partnership focused…
General • June 26, 2023
The fourth tenet of the PTPA Principles focuses on ensuring professional tennis players’ welfare and protecting players from abuse. Principle #4 includes eight distinct player rights and guarantees: a right to security, a right to fair anti…
General • Thought Leadership • June 26, 2023
Top tennis agent Stuart Duguid has spent more than a decade working on behalf of professional tennis players.
General • June 21, 2023
The third tenet of the PTPA Principles focuses on optimizing and protecting the rights of professional women’s and men’s tennis players worldwide. Tenet #3 includes six sub-categories of fundamental player rights and freedoms…
General • Leadership Team • June 15, 2023
Former WTA doubles World No. 1 and PTPA Executive Committee member Bethanie Mattek-Sands was invited to speak on a panel at the Hashtag Sports Conference held in New York City from June 12-14. The panel, titled “Unlocking…
General • Leadership Team • June 6, 2023
Tuesday, May 23, Professional Tennis Players Association (PTPA) Executive Director Ahmad Nassar was invited to attend and present at the World Players Association (WPA) conference…
General • June 6, 2023
Thursday, 25th May, the Professional Tennis Players Association arrived in Paris to host a two-day glam suite experience at the Shangri- La Hotel Penthouse ahead of Roland Garros…
General • May 31, 2023
The second tenet of the PTPA Principles focuses on obtaining players’ fair share of the business of tennis and terms of participation through seven main avenues: shared success, employment opportunities, equitable compensation, new…
General • Thought Leadership • May 30, 2023
As a former star of Australia’s National Soccer League and A-League, and a 26x capped player for Australia’s “Socceroos” National Team, Simon Colosimo understands the professional athlete experience firsthand. He served as a…
General • May 19, 2023
The first tenet of the PTPA Principles focuses on collective action and advocacy on behalf of pro tennis players worldwide through three main avenues: collectivity amongst players, freedom of association, and the right to organize…
General • Thought Leadership • May 17, 2023
Before transitioning into her current role with FIFPRO – the PTPA’s sister organization in global soccer/football – Sarah Gregorius spent more than a decade competing professionally for the New Zealand Women’s National Team and…
General • May 9, 2023
The PTPA’s new strategic partnership with Zoomph aims to unlock new revenue streams and empower women’s and men’s professional tennis players through enhanced digital branding insights…
General • Thought Leadership • Winners Alliance • May 5, 2023
In March, the PTPA and Winners Alliance announced an exclusive annualized trading cards partnership with Fanatics Collectibles. Through the deal, professional women’s and men’s tennis players have the opportunity to be included in a…
General • In The News • May 5, 2023
The Professional Tennis Players Association addressed claims it “generates division” in an open letter sent to ATP and WTA players Wednesday that was signed by the eight players who make up the organization’s executive committee…
General • Leadership Team • May 4, 2023
It was recently claimed that the PTPA “generates division.” All players associations have faced similar accusations in their formative stages. As the PTPA’s Executive Committee…
General • April 30, 2023
May is Mental Health Awareness Month – a month dedicated to raising awareness around mental, emotional, psychological and social well being. Mental health is an integral component of the overall health and
General • Leadership Team • Thought Leadership • April 19, 2023
For more than two decades of his career, Wajid Mir – SVP of Player Engagement for the PTPA – has been focused on supporting professional athletes…
General • Winners Alliance • April 12, 2023
Strategic partnership aims to unlock new revenue streams and empower women’s and men’s professional tennis players through enhanced digital branding insights
General • April 12, 2023
As part of the PTPA’s new strategic partnership with digital intelligence platform Zoomph, the organizations will be releasing a series of reports analyzing the valuations of players’ social media presence…
General • April 11, 2023
The first quarter of 2023 featured significant work, and major progress, for the PTPA. While there’s much more to be done in the coming months, here’s a look back at some of the highlights from Q1…
General • In The News • Winners Alliance • March 30, 2023
Winners Alliance, the for-profit arm of the Professional Tennis Players Association, has agreed to a deal with Fanatics and its trading card subsidiary, Topps, to annually produce trading cards for professional tennis…
General • Winners Alliance • March 29, 2023
The Professional Tennis Players Association (PTPA), global advocates for women’s and men’s professional tennis players, is pleased to announce its new partnership with CSM, a leading global…
General • Winners Alliance • March 23, 2023
Growing Number of Tennis Stars Join Historic Group Licensing Agreement, Backed by Fanatics’ Long-term Commitment to the Sport and Its Players
General • March 17, 2023
Partnership to Kick off Miami Open, Demonstrating Shared Commitment to Advancing Tennis, Enhancing Player-Only Experiences
General • Thought Leadership • March 17, 2023
While in Indian Wells, the PTPA hosted players for a sports & entertainment thought-leadership panel…
General • March 14, 2023
On Monday, March 6, in Indian Wells, California, the PTPA hosted a joint VIP player mixer and a kick-off party with Citi Taste of Tennis. The PTPA is thrilled to […]
General • March 3, 2023
On Monday, March 6, the PTPA will be joining forces with Citi Taste of Tennis – tennis’ premier culinary experience – to host an evening of VIP player programming and…
General • Winners Alliance • February 24, 2023
The organizations representing women’s and men’s professional tennis players are partnering with Fresh Tape to utilize their internal resources and digital portfolio platform, Gondola, to support players through content creation and linking with creators around the world
General • Leadership Team • February 10, 2023
Subscribe to our email list for latest PTPA news Eight Men’s and Women’s Players Appointed to Inaugural PTPA Executive CommitteePaula Badosa, Novak Djokovic, Hubert Hurkacz, John Isner, Ons Jabeur, Bethanie […]
General • Leadership Team • Winners Alliance • February 3, 2023
Strategic personnel growth continues at the Players Association and its for-profit affiliate, further supporting and enhancing the global advocacy and business development on behalf of women’s and men’s professional tennis players globally
General • February 2, 2023
The PTPA kicked off 2023 in Melbourne connecting with players, coaches, agents, and other industry stakeholders ahead of the Australian Open.
General • In The News • Leadership Team • January 25, 2023
Novak Djokovic, Tunisian world number two Ons Jabeur and six other top players will form the first executive committee of the Professional Tennis Players Association (PTPA) as it fights for a seat at the table with the sport’s governing organisations.
General • In The News • January 25, 2023
NEARLY EVERY TIME Kiranpal “KP” Pannu tells someone what he does for a living, he’s bombarded with questions about his seemingly glamorous lifestyle as a professional tennis player. It happens almost every day.
General • Leadership Team • January 10, 2023
A diverse group of eight accomplished women’s and men’s professional tennis players will join the PTPA leadership body centered on advancing player rights, growing and improving the business of tennis
General • In The News • Leadership Team • December 31, 2022
In this week’s episode, podcast co-hosts Eric Fisher and Chris Russo interview Ahmad Nassar, newly named as executive director of the Professional Tennis Players Association and chief executive of its for-profit affiliate Winners Alliance.
General • Leadership Team • Winners Alliance • December 31, 2022
Leading Marketing and Tech Entrepreneur Tapped to Oversee and Manage Creation of Commercial Opportunities for Women’s and Men’s Professional Tennis Players
General • In The News • Leadership Team • December 30, 2022
Ahmad Nassar, the new executive director of the Professional Tennis Players Association, plans to take formal steps to determine if tennis players are employees or independent contractors.
General • In The News • Leadership Team • December 23, 2022
SportsPro’s George Breare is joined by Ahmad Nassar, executive director of the Professional Tennis Players Association (PTPA), in the latest episode of the SportsPro Podcast.
General • In The News • December 23, 2022
Ahmad Nassar, chief executive and president of the PTPA, explains why tennis is in need of a governance shake-up.
General • Winners Alliance • August 22, 2022
WINNERS ALLIANCE RAISES $26 MILLION IN EQUITY TO SUPPORT OPERATIONS AND LONG-TERM GROWTH
General • In The News • Leadership Team • Winners Alliance • August 22, 2022
The Professional Tennis Players Association has announced Ahmad Nassar as the first Executive Director of the player-focused group started by Novak Djokovic and Vasek Pospisil in the fall of 2020